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DP12 PKF

2012 Kia Ceed

Silver Diesel 1582cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,057 mi
Last recorded243,057 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Kia Ceed66,761 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDP12 PKF
MakeKia
ModelCeed
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,582cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2022 243,057 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 243,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 237,240 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 237,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 227,500 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering arm has play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2020 214,634 miles

n/s headlamp light output appears reduced, recommend further investigation.

Fail 7 Oct 2020 214,634 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s headlamp light output appears reduced, recommend further investigation.

Pass 18 Oct 2019 186,655 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 170,825 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 94,156 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,104 miles

engine covers fitted

no omissions detected at time of test

under body tray fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2016 88,104 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

no omissions detected at time of test

under body tray fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2015 68,194 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front number plate has a crack

Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,355 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Nov 2014 48,355 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Kia Ceed?

Based on 1,665,385 MOT tests across 147,843 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
6,838
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
147,843
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,111
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,158
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10,091
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DP12 PKF is a 2012 Kia Ceed in Silver with a 1,582cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Kia Ceed models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 66,761 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Kia Ceed fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,111 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DP12 PKF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Ceed typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Ceed is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DP12 PKF registered?

DP12 PKF is a 2012 Kia Ceed, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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